Alan Shearer says Liverpool head coach Arne Slot could be sacked if they don't qualify for the Champions League. The former Newcastle United striker believes it's key for the Dutchman to make top four this season.

The Reds failed to capitalise on their opportunity to move level on points with Manchester United and Aston Villa in midweek, losing 2-1 to Wolves. As a result of Chelsea's 4-1 win at Aston Villa, Slot's side dropped to sixth in the table and three points off the pace in the race for European qualification.

Liverpool could be handed a reprieve in the race for the top four with England currently leading the coefficient rankings, which would open up fifth place to being a qualification place for the elite European competition. But the tepid performance against Wolves was another in a string of disappointing displays during Liverpool's failed Premier League title defence this term.